The origins of the Bridgford name come from when the Anglo-Saxon tribes ruled over Britain. The name Bridgford was originally derived from a family having lived in Nottinghamshire, where they resided in two villages, East and West Bridgford.

Bridgford Early Origins

Bridgford Spelling Variations

Bridgford Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Bridgford include Brigford, Bridgeford, Bridgford, Brigeford, Bridgfort, Bridgefort, Bridgeforte and many more.

Bridgford Early History

Bridgford Early History

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Bridgford Early Notables (pre 1700)

Bridgford Early Notables (pre 1700)

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The Great Migration

The Great Migration

A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants:

Bridgford Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Barbara A. Bridgford, aged 52, who emigrated to the United States from Chelmsford, U.S.A., in 1910

The Bridgford Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Bridgford Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.